Mangakino Stream
| Mangakino Stream | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | e. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1] |
| • elevation | approximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1] |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lake Maraetai, Waikato River |
• coordinates | 38°23′23″S 175°46′09″E / 38.38972°S 175.76917°E |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.
The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 km in length.
Etymology
In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).[2]
References
- ^ a b "Mangakino, Waikato". NZ Topo Map.
- ^ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 245.
External links
- Water Quality – Mangakino River at Sandel Rd – Waikato Regional Council
- Water Quality – Mangakino Stm (Whakamaru) at Sandel Rd- LAWA
- River Flow – Mangakino at Dillon Road – NIWA managed recording site
- Waikato River Trails